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THE DAILY BULLETIN, MONDAY, MAY 18, 188B.
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It) MEMORIAM.
A large portion of space in this
issue is dovoted to the funeral obse
quies of the deceased Queen Dow
ager. The royal lady whoso remains
were yesterday consigned to their
last resting place, was one whose
life and character would relleet
honor upon any nation. The purity
of her life and the high lone of
morals for which she was distin
guished were more than the common-place
proprieties of civilization ;
they wcro the conscientious applica
tion to every day life of an enlight
ened discrimination between right
and wrong a choosing of the good
for its own sake, and eschewing evil
because it is evil. Future historians
of Ilawaii-nei will assign the couit
of Queen Emma an exceptional
prominence on their pages as being
a bright and shining exemplifi
cation of that " righteousness
that cxaltcth a nation." Though in
comparative seclusion, as rcgaids
intercourse 'with the world, her nc
complishments of mind and manners
were such as would grace the best
society on the American or Euro
pcan Continent. Her reception, in
18C5, as the honored guest and inti
mate associate of Queen Victoria,
. as well as her subsequent corre
spondence with that greatest and
best of England's sovereigns, ought
to bs a sufficient endorsement of our
estimate of the character of Queen
Emma. Every institution calculated
to better the condition of the people,
lias, by her death, lost a generous
friend and an earnest worker. The
poor found her a ready helper not
one of the supercilious patronizing
sort, but one whose benefactions
could be prized more highly for the
sincere sympathy they expressed
than for the mateiial advantages,
great though these often wcic, they
conferred upon the recipient. The
English-speaking portion of the
population will remember and honor
the Hawaiian queen who understood
their language and institutions as
perfectly as if she had been
reared under the oaks of Oxford
or the elms of Harvard. The
native population will remember and
honor the woman who was to them :v
mother as well as a queen. And
every nationality represented in this
Kingdom should cherish the memory
and emulate the virtues of the de
ceased, whoso life was an illustration
of those excellencies of mind and
heart and morals that constitute the
only greatness worthy of the name,
and confer true nobility upon every
citizen of whatever race, clime or
country under the sun.
QUEEN EMMA IN ENGLAND.
In its issue of June 1st, 18GG, the
Friend has a reprint, in full, of a
pamphlet that had appeared in Eng
land during the visit of Hor Majesty
Queen Emma to that country. The
pamphlet was anonymous, the only
clue to its authorship being the ini
tials "A. I." We quote in this is
sue, from the reprint, the parts
having a direct reference ,to the la
mented Queen, as her person and
character wcro read by the citizens
of the world's metropolis.
DOUBLE PAPER.
In order to furnish our readers
with n fair resume- of war news and
other matter of interest, together
with a full account of the funeral
obsequies of the deceased Qucon
Emma, wc print to-day ti double
sheet of the Diimxtin. A few extra
.copies have been struck off, orders
for which will bo promptly attended
Pi.
WHERE TO 00,
The holiday season will soon be
upon us. In conformity with time
honored custom, ninny of the citi
zens of Honolulu will be taking a
trjp to the Coast, or to one of our
own Mauds, to recuperate weary
bodies and jaded minds and to cool
their heated blows in the bracing
air of upland and seaside retreats.
Many are anxious for the continen
tal tour, but arc deterred owing to
the expense, and shortness of time
at their disposal. 1'crsons of this
class may be able to command the
time and means for at least a run to
some of the outlying localities of
the Island of Oahu itself. There
are on this island numerous spots
which are among tlie most attractive
ever bestowed by the hand of nature
upon any people. There are, on
the shores of this sea-girt isle, if
not Chelsea Beaches, Coney Islands,
Manhattan Beaches, Long Branches,
Cape Mays, Ncwporls, Briijhlons,
Baths, Loch Lomonds or Killarncys,
many resorts not less picturesque,
and certainly not less healthful and
fascinating; and nil within forty
miles of Honolulu. Most of them
may be reached by good carriage
ronds leading through charming
scenery. To those who prefer
transit by sea, a few hours
on the deck of a steamer or
sailing vessel will land them at
the most distant part of the island.
Sea-bathing can be enjoyed ad libi
tum; the mountain valleys offer
cool and shady retreats, while spark
ling brooks afford the disciples of
Ike Walton ample opportunities for
their favorite sport. In every direc
tion, the tourist will be delighted
with variety of scenery, and can gaze
with unqualified admiration upon the
exuberance of tropical vegetation.
To those whose means or business
will not admit of more than a week's
holiday, these available resorts may
prove to be of great advantage. A
shoit trip is sometimes more pro
ductive of pleasure than an ocean
voyage or a transcontinental ride on
iron rails.
To all who can do it, we say, take
yourselves out of town, if only for a
couple of days. After inhaling,
from day to day, the concentrated
odors of some of our efficiently neg
lected city streets, to run at loose
heels for a few days will rectify
your digestion better than a three
months' course of pharmacy diet,
and contribute more to your urba
nity than a dozen interviews with
the family physician. You will save
enough money, by the speculation,
at the beginning of the year, to pro
vide for another visit at the end of
it. If wife and children arc among
your available assets, take them with
you. The change of air will tend to
renew the vigor of your wife's
youth, and nothing is better for tlie
development of the juvenile mind than
contact with new scenes, especially the
object lessons of -nature. Ilawaii-
nci will grow in your estimation,
and this itself will add zest to what
ever enjoyment you have in life.
For tlie information of those who
may be unacquainted with the to
pography of the islands, the follow
ing list of localities, witli their dis
tances from the capital, may be of
some service. All tlie places named
have telephonic communication with
Honolulu.
Puuloa, or Pearl River, with its
beautiful bay dotted with a thousand
islets, is 10 miles distant, and is a
capital spot for boating and fishing.
Waialun, 28 miles by carriage or a
few hours by steamer, has a fine beach
for bathing, beautiful scenery, aud
in tho mountain valleys will be found
some of the finest oranges on the
island, while, in addition to tho
charms of nature, there are the
attractions of good society. Puna
luu, 2G miles away, has beautiful
mountain scenery and tlie famous
waterfall of Knliuwaa to rccommond
it. Waikanc, about 17 miles from
us, provides ample facilities for
bathing and picnicking at the Ka
aawa beach, aud in tho mountain
gulch of Wninnao with its ice-cold
stream of crystal water, having a
fall of 30 feet at its source. Wairaea
has u beautiful shelly beach and
never-ending valley, nil within 30
miles of Honolulu. Kanoohc, and
Ilecitt, at distances of from 0 to 10
miles; "Waimanalo, 13 miles, and
Niu, coveicd with cocoa-nut groves,
arc all beautiful aud romantic spots.
Driving or riding excursions can
ho made from any of tho nbovo
named places. Many of thorn nro
in fiuch close proximity that a whole
group may bo taken in by a tour of
a few days. Organized parties might
bo got up, in which case arrange
ments should bo made before start
ing to secure all needed accommo
dation. In some Instances it might be
prudent to carry along supplies for
the inner man. Rut stores, bakers
and milk-dealers nro found in
most places, eggs and poultry
arc plentiful, and much cheaper than
in Honolulu. In the largci places,
loo, butcher meat can be had. Fish,
of course, can bo got every wheie in
vaiicty. Comfortably furnished
looms with facilities for cooking can
be obtained at many of the points
named, and, sometimes, small fur
nished cottages may be procured at
reasonable rates.
Pheasants, turkeys, wild pigs and
goats abound in many parts of the
island ; and on application to the
owners or lands, tnc iNimrous or
tlie town might be permitted to in
dulge in a good old-fashioned chase.
Some might fall back upon more
primitive habits by providing them
selves with tents and camping, out
nights. Young men, who have any
ambition in the direction of pedes
trian exploits, will find a first-class
chance to immortalize themselves in
tlie columns of the Bum.utin by
taking a walk round the island on
schedule time. The distance is only
a matter of a hundred miles, and
convenient resting places will be
found seldom more than ten miles
apart.
The antiquarian will find matter
of great interest in legends famed
in Hawaiian song and story, which
lie will meet with on the very soil
where the incidents occurred. At
Laicikawai, for example, will be
found the pond where dwelt the
maiden who could be approached
only by diving under the water,
although wc cannot guarantee him
an interview on the same terms.
The famous water-fall and valley of
Kaliuwaa will be pointed out as the
cene of the life and exploits of
Kainaptiaa, and the various spots
travelled by Hiiaka-i-ka-poli-o-Pele
in quest of her sister Pole's lover.
There arc many curious fragments
of Hawaiian history still current in
Kailua and Koolauloa. The English
speaking tourist need have no fear
of travelling among people of an
unknown tongue, for, thanks to the
labors of the Hoard of Education,
many of theHawaiiansare acquaint
ed with the English language, and
he will be pretty sure of having all
proper questions answered to his
satisfaction ; and wherever he goes
he may count on being treated with
a measure of civility fully up to the
standard of his own practice.
EUROPE'S WAR STRENGTH.
The following statistics will be of
interest at the present time, and
show the real strength of the armies
and navies in Europe:
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GENERAL CRANT.
1 On another page will be found a
sketch of the life of General Grant,
from the Lowell, Mass., Vox Po
puli, which, wc doubt not, will be
read with a lively interest at the pre
sent time. We aro glad to see, by
the last despatches from New York,
tnat tho General's health seems to
be improving.
Ureal Britain mid Russia
PROSPECTS OF PEACE !
Sir Peter Lumsdon Re-callod !
Tho War Credit Volo
AKUITBATION !
A Political Crisis Imminont !
The news by the Australia lust
night brings war news up to date of
May 10th. The latest previous des
patches to May 1st mentioned pro
posals of arbitration which had been
made by both governments. On
the first'of May, a. London despatch
reported a communication from M.
de Giers, the Russian Foreign Min
ister to Sir Edward Thornton, Brit
ish Ambassador at Constantinople,
to the effect that Russia would send
the British Government
A VUI.L STATEMENT
of Gen. Komaroff's position, and
asking England's consent to a mutual
inquiry of the convention of March
17th. Intimations from the Czar,
through Baron de Stael, expressed
earnest desires for peace. Another
despatch staled that the Czarina had
absolute control over the Czar, and
was making every exertion to secure
a peaceable settlement of the dilll
culty. Mr. Gladstone, on the -Mi,
stated in tho House of Commons,
that the resumption of communi
cations between England and Rus
sia " would be much facilitated by
the more full and exact knowledge
which the Government now possess
ed of the Ameer's views since the
meeting between the Ameer and
Earl Dufferin at Rawil-Pindc, and
valuable topographic information
which has since reached England,
and that the dispute of the Penjdch
incident had never been a question of
the trial of any officer, but one which
concerned the honor of the two gov
ernments involved in the March
agreement." Subsequent despatches
show that the Penjdeh incident was
not brought about, as was repre
sented, by Kamoroff going beyond
his instructions.
THE CMM.VX.
of the whole business will probably
be the overthrow of the Gladstone
Ministry. The war excitement of
last; month has rather suddenly
turned into a fever of political agita
tion. Tory members were being
summoned from their retreats at
home and abroad, and a change of
ministry was looked for within a
fortnight. Up to May 9th the public
did not really know what the previ
ously mentioned arbitration was in
tended to settle. And Mr. Glad
stone's explanations in the House of
Commons on the 4th inst. failed to
throw light on the question. Sir
Stafford Northcote's question put at
the close of the premier's speech for
definite information as to what was
to be submitted for arbitration, eli
cited no reply. General Komaroff's
forward movement of March 30 was
in accordance with his instructions.
He had not been forbidden to ad
vance, but only forbidden to occupy
Penjdch. Russia takes upon herself
the t
EXTlllU IlESl'OXSrniLITY
of Komaroff's action, but is willing
to submit to arbitration the interpre
tation of the agreement of March
lCth. Katkoff, in the Moscow
Gazette says that the arbitration
proposal was only a respectable
means of providing an honorable
issue for Gladstone out of his diffi
culties in consideration of his former
policj towards Russia. The conti
nental press took a similar view of
the situation. There is much rejoic
ing abroad over the prospect of
peace, but the rejoicings in Englnnd,
if there are any, arc very faintly
expressed, and arc practically inau
dible in the din of
Kxriinssioxs or disgust
and vexation that the blowing over
of the war cloud leaves behind it a
lull secured at the expense of what
is generally understood to be sur
render. Russia's pledge of the 10th
March not to advance, the subse
quent advance on Penjdeh, her un
satisfactory explanations coupled
with her affected ignorance of the
affair afterwards, her occupation of
the disputed territority, and now the
avowal of the Ctcar that Komaroff
had acted according to instructions ;
and the
UEPUSAL TO APOLOOIZi:
in any form, leaves Russian diplo
matists really masters of the situa
tion.
&T!!'ZZ
the Gth May says: uTho average
Englishman finds it difficult if not
absolutely impossible, to disabuse
himself of tho feeling that whatever
Gladstone and Grnnvillo may say to
the contrary, the Russian Diploma
tists arc getting tlie belter of the
British. Every delay in the nego
tiations has redounded to Russia's
advantage. While the
atmrsTEits have uukN talkiku,
tho Russian railway has been ac
tively pushed toward the Afghan
frontier nnd Russian troops occupy
the debatable territory. These nro
tho facts, and the average Briton
grows Impatient when an attonlpt is
being made to be littlo their import
ance or obscure them with a cloud
of words.
INsr.lTMTY.
The position of affairs is so in
volved in doubt and uncertainly as
to create a general feeling of in
security. Tho arbitration is regard
ed in the light of a farce. Tho
opinion is freely expressed that the
cabinet will have its hardest pro
blem to solve, when it comes to
formulate its statement of the
I'llKCISi: VOtNTS
to be bubmittcd to the arbitrator.
He Stael, the Russian Embassador,
proposes to abandon the aibitration
scheme should an investigation into
the facts of the Penjdeh incident
confirm Russia's interpretation of
the agreement of March 17th. Gran
ville favors tliis proposal, provided
Russia will give pledges
NOT TO ADVASCi:
any further into Afghanistan, but
Russia will do nothing of the kind.
llcrposscssionofPciijdeli.it is be
lieved, has only whetted her appe
tite, and niven her a more varacious
determination to gobble up the
Afghans. Tho Times doubts the
existence of any document or des
patches respecting tlie Anglo-Russian
agreement of March lGth suf
ficiently definite for tho purpose of
arbitration. Referring to the re
port that Herat is not mentioned in
these negotiations, the thundcrer
says, "If the Government thinks
the fate of Herat may bo left to the
caprice of the Ameer, the treasury
of the local Governor or the success
of a pretender, the Ministry had
belter tell the country their opinion
and cither
oivb ri.Aci: to oTimns.
more far-seeing, or abstain from
boasting of their money prestige and
half-hearted measures, which deceive
nobody and, least of all, Russia."
Russia refuses to pledge herself not
to occupy Herat, and Russians in
London, who are intimate with the
embassy, assert that it will be easy
for Russia to obtain the assent of the
Ameer to a Russian occupation, and
that when the local tribes or the
Herateso ask for the protection of
tlie Czar, Russia will be bound to
incorporate them in her dominions.
All who arc acquainted with the his
tory of Russian agression, fully un
derstand the purport of these senti
ments. It will not be an exceedingly
difficult matter for Russian intrigne
among the Afghans to bring about
the required application. The Stan
dard says : Herat is now the main
question. A Russian pledge, how
ever binding, which would only re
lieve us from a diplomatic squabble,
ought not to prevent us from taking
action to forestall eventualities.
AN 011DEU CANCELLED.
At a Cabinet Council of Gth May,
the Admiralty was directed to cancel
orders issued to provide for tlie con
veyance of 2,000 British troops to
India. Three steamships were char
tered for the purpose and were ready
to sail.
The war credit vote asked by tlie
Gladstone Ministry, amounting to
55,000,000 pounds stg., passed the
House of Commons by a large ma
jority on the 4th.
In the House of Commons (May
5th) Mr. Gladstone in answer to a
question, stated that Sir Peter
Lumsden, of the British Afghan
Boundary Commission, and Colonel
Stewart had been ordered to como
home immediately, and in answer to
the question how it was that Luins
den was recalled by England, and
General Komaroff retained there by
Russia, said Lumbsden had been
employed in a purely civil capacity,
while Komaroff was commander of
the Russian forces, and that Lums
den " had not been recalled, but had
been consulted on the subject, nnd in
conformity with his own views, had
been requested to return to England,
as it had been decided to carry on
in London future communications
with Russia about the main points
in the Afghan frontier' line."
ALLIANCES.
A special to the New York Sun
of May 2nd says, "England now
seems certain of the support of
Italy, Turkey and Spain."
AN IMPORTANT JUDGMENT.
In tho prosecutions of Sin Chew
for selling liquor contrary to section
of tho liquor law of 1882, and of
Sin Chew and Ing On for attempt
ing to bribe a nolion nUlr-m- Tlia
! - " m m .
judgment for the defendants ani
madverted in no mild terms upon
the character of the witnesses em
ployed by the prosecution. The
decision was careful and claborato
and showed that tho Judge had
digested the lengthy evidence thor
oughly and well. His Honor said
that their cases showed either a
most diabolical conspiracy upon the
part of tho witnesses for the prose
cutlon to convict innocent persons,
or the most desperate perjury upon
tho pait of the defendants and their
ftiend to clonr the accused of
crimo. That tho evidence given by
the witnesses for the prosecution, in
the liquor case, although very incon
sistent, would not in lUolf perhaps,
have justified an acquittal ; yet
rebutted as it was by the evidence
for the defence, especially that
brought out in tho bribery case with
which it wns so intimately connected
as to prevent tho two from being
considered separately, he had no
hesitation in pronouncing the defend
ant guiltless of the charge laid
against him. That in the bribery
case, where the law limited him to
dismissing the prosecution or com
mitting the accused for trial by jurv,
a commitment would be tantamount
to an accusation of perjury against
several respectable Chinese mer
chants and one nn official. Con
sidering the disparity in the social
standing of the two sets of witnesses
which had been brought forward by
either side, this would be impossi
ble, unless the prosecuting witnesses
had made out a case so strong and
coherent as to disallow of a consid
eration of the question of compara
tive credibility. Such, however, had
not been the case; and when the
question of credibility arose there
could be no hesitation as to where it
should be placed. That so far as'
the credibility of tlin Crown wit
nesses was concerned, he could say
that, more credence would have
been given by him to the evidence of
utter strangers, and he expressed a
regret that the Crown was necessi
tated to use witnesses so unfavor
ably known in the Courts of this
place. His Honor dwelled at some
length upon the contradictory nature
of the evidence given by the prose,
cution, and noticed particularly the
fact that while three of the witnesses
had stated positively, that part of
the money had been taken from the
till and part from the safe in the
back office, Wong Tai Poon, the
Chinese policeman, had sworn that
all was taken from the till and placed
on the counter nt once and the same
time, and that none of the parties
had changed their positions during
the transaction. His Honor also
thought it his duly to condemn
the part taken by Kauhane, the
native 'policeman, when instead
of making an immediate arrest
if he .thought that liquor had
been sold, he stopped half-au-hour
to haggle ovor a bribe, thereby
encouraging the commission of a
second offence, which was no part of
his duty. He thought that such
conduct merited rebuke from his
superior officers. Tlie evidence of
four very respectable Chinese mer
chants had been given to prove an
alibi on the part of one of the de
fendants. And under all the cir
cumstances, he felt no hesitation in
discharging tho defendants.
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IJcrctauia Street, now occupied by D.
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THAT very desirable and convenient
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Pratt, Esq., complete with out-houscs,
stables, gurdens and pasture. AIeo, tho
premises occupied at present o a Law
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located near the corner of Fort and
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DR. STANGENWALD, Merchant Bt.
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